Kayode Fayemi, the All
Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Ekiti state, says he cannot
afford to lose the vote of his wife.

Fayemi said this when the card
reader at unit 009, Ogilolo ward 11, Isan-Ekiti, Oye local government arear,
rejected her.

The governorship candidate had
voted at 10.23am and his wife was to vote immediately after, but the card
reader failure delayed her voting.

Speaking with journalists after
he had cast his vote, Fayemi said his wife’s vote must count.

“My wife’s card did not register
for some reasons, but the INEC officials are sorting it out,” he said.

“That is a very important vote I
don’t want to lose for any reason. Her vote must count. Her name is on the
register, so there is no issue of impersonation.”

He said he had heard of
skirmishes in some parts of the state, but that reports showed that the
election had been peaceful so far.

“This is the day that the Lord
has made, and we will rejoice in it,” he said.

“I have just voted in my unit in
Isan Ekiti. It is relatively peaceful and smooth. My card was recognised and I
was accredited. The turnout is huge in my community. Everyone conducted
themselves in proper manner in order not to be disenfranchised.

“I have heard news of skirmishes
and card reader problems, but there is relative peace in many places. It is too
early to judge now.”